We surveyed 6,498 IT managers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical IT manager. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an IT manager?
Low
High
Working as an IT manager typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become an IT manager?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an IT manager typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as an IT manager?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as an IT manager. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for IT managers.
Do IT managers work full-time or part-time?
89% of IT managers work in full-time roles while 11% work part-time.
Is being an IT manager stressful?
Low
High
Stress is not uncommon amongst IT managers, with daily work sometimes being quite demanding.
Is being organized important as an IT manager?
Low
High
Some level of organization is generally required to be an IT manager.
How competitive is the workplace for IT managers?
Low
High
IT managers see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being an IT manager require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
IT managers will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are IT managers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
IT managers are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.
Do IT managers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
IT managers have high flexibility in the direction of their work, allowing them a lot of freedom in how they accomplish their goals.
Is being an IT manager physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as an IT managers is rarely physically demanding, making it a suitable option for those unable to perform physically strenuous tasks.
Are IT managers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
While sometimes repetitive, IT managers tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.
Does being an IT manager require attention to detail?
Low
High
As in many careers, attention to detail is quite helpful for IT managers.
Does being a good IT manager require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as an IT manager.